Program Overview

Muma College of Business

The University of South Florida's Muma College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, led by the School of Hospitality and Sport Management, prepares graduates for global leadership positions in the hospitality industry through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations and experiences that develop critical thinkers who promote ethical responsibility, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

Program Details

• The program requires 120 degree hours.
• It is offered on 3 campuses.
• Students gain 1,000 hours of industry experience.
• The program provides $600,000 in scholarships annually.

Partners

A degree in hospitality management provides the basis for a leadership position in top hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise companies, theme parks, restaurants, private clubs, and tourist attractions in the world.

Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management students will be able to:

1. Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations.
2. Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
3. Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
4. Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
5. Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.

Professional Placement

The School of Hospitality and Sport Management undergraduate program placement rate was 82%.

Student Retention

The School of Hospitality and Sport Management undergraduate program student retention rate was 68%.

What Makes Us Different

• Go beyond the sole focus of hotel and operations and branch out in many different ways
• Experiential learning
• Site visits with local professional partners
• Professional partnerships with Aramark, McKibbon hospitality, and many more hospitality entities in the Tampa Bay area
• Research and industry-experienced professors who support future careers with guidance and resources

School Mission

The School of Hospitality and Sport Management at the University of South Florida provides quality education in hospitality management by creating an intellectual, collaborative, ethical, and inclusive environment for students, faculty, industry, and the community to produce innovative educational, leadership, and research opportunities.